David KindredHOOVER -- Alabama junior designated hitter David Kindred returned home Friday to Tuscaloosa to determine the origin of shortness of breath and tightness in his chest. He will undergo further tests on Sunday.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with David and his family," Alabama coach Mitch Gaspard said in a news release. "Our No. 1 concern is his health and well-being. He has done a tremendous job for us this season, and we wish him well in this process."

Kindred hit .314 (32-for-102 with three home runs and 18 RBI in 34 games this season. He started 23 games as the designated hitter and had a two-run single Wednesday in Alabama's 7-1 victory over Auburn in the opening game of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.